> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.payvessel.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Select a Flight

> Select and reprice a flight option before booking

Select a specific flight option from the search results and get a confirmed, up-to-date price. Always call this step before [Book a Flight](/flight/book-flight) — fares can change between search and booking, and this step locks in the current price.

Pass the `flightKey` from the [Search Flights](/flight/search-flights) response.

## Usage

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.payvessel.com/pms/api/external/request/flights/select/ \
  -H "api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "api-secret: YOUR_API_SECRET" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "flightKey": "a1b2c3d4e5f6..."
  }'
```

## Request body

| Field       | Type   | Required | Description                                                            |
| ----------- | ------ | -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `flightKey` | string | Yes      | The `flightKey` returned from [Search Flights](/flight/search-flights) |

## Response

Returns the confirmed flight details and current price. Use the `flightKey` in this response when calling [Book a Flight](/flight/book-flight).

```json theme={null}
{
  "status": true,
  "message": "Flight selected successfully",
  "data": {
    "flightKey": "a1b2c3d4e5f6...",
    "airline": "Arik Air",
    "flightNumber": "W3 204",
    "origin": "LOS",
    "destination": "ABV",
    "departureTime": "2026-08-20T06:30:00",
    "arrivalTime": "2026-08-20T07:45:00",
    "duration": "1h 15m",
    "cabinClass": "Economy",
    "price": {
      "amount": 45000.00,
      "currency": "NGN"
    },
    "fareRules": "Non-refundable. Changes allowed with fee."
  }
}
```

<Warning>
  `flightKey` values are time-sensitive. Select and book in quick succession to avoid pricing changes or seat unavailability.
</Warning>

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